On this week's episode: Laura will find out why Jessop got into travel, what his first year in the industry was like and what he plans to do moving forward. We also discuss what it was like for each of us to travel domestically in Japan last week. 

Episode References:

Jessop's 1 Year Working in the Travel Industry: Read here

Oatmeal & Travel: Read here

Irish Central article for Jessop's Ireland & Japan project: Read here

Jessop's interview with the "Inbound Ambassador", Joy Jarman Walsh: Listen here

"Play New Zealand" Campaign: Try it here

On this week's episode: We're recording remotely this week! 4 travel insights you might not know about. Who is Laura Blackhall and what it's like running a tour company in 3 countries. What are we each up to in the coming week and Episode 3 sneak peek.

Episode References:

Tomorrowland's virtual island experience: https://medium.com/@JPetroski/virtual-travel-expderience-78df881cf6bb and teaser video.

US Inbound Travel Report: http://www.inboundreport.com/2020/08/04/inbound-travel-to-usa-hits-another-low/

Akiya Hunters in Japan: https://www.akiyainaka.com/

EVA Air flying from Taiwan to Okinawa, with no departure! Read more here.

Let’s try starting a podcast. Laura and Jessop try their hand at this new media.

The start of a new adventure.

Ever wonder what Chinese people offer to their family and friends during the Mid-Autumn festival? That round looking small “cake” is popularly called Moon cake. The round mooncakes represents the moon in the night sky at the Mid-Autumn Festival.

When you are out on our Hello Hong Kong tours, you will learn that moon cake is not just food for Chinese culture but it symbolizes completeness and togetherness because of its round shape.

Learn about the moon cake tradition with Hello Hong Kong Tours

Photo by Huong Ho on Unsplash

It has a very thick filling with a combination of saltiness and a sweet potato like taste. Be careful on consuming a lot of it as it might add on to your pounds! BUT it is very delicious and a NOT to miss food to try! You can even try one just ask your Hello Hong Kong tour guide.

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Kowloon is one of the most densely populated places on the planet, and has a matching array of places to shop, eat and sleep. There are a lot of things to explore and see in Kowloon, so if you are traveling to Hong Kong , make sure to add it in your Hong Kong things to do at night list.

If you are unsure where to go in Kowloon, booking our Hello Hong Kong night tour is definitely a must!. Here, you will learn a lot of stories about Kowloon from our very friendly Hello Hong Kong tour guides and learn why it was dubbed as the “dark side of Hong Kong”

Explore the Kowloon side on our Hello Hong Kong night tour

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Now that the weather is getting a bit cooler in Hong Kong and we are entering the "winter" season here, you might look at what kind of tour Hong Kong is best for you. Additionally, to our Hong Kong walking tours, we have a Hong Kong city tour bus... The kind you get with a car and driver Hong Kong just for you!

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A private car tour Hong Kong is the best alternative for all those that book private Hong Kong tours but would like to enjoy the comfort of a car when exploring Hong Kong. It is a great alternative for families with smaller children or people with mobility issues, or if you just simply want to have the comfort of resting in an air-conditioned car to escape the heat of Hong Kong!

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THISGIRLABROAD describes herself as 'An expat in Hong Kong who loves to travel and eat. Preferably together'. Our Hong Kong food tour then was the perfect choice for her!

In addition to her excellent website which is packed full of great articles on all things travel and food THISGIRLABROAD also writes for  The HK Hub and foodie magazine

We are thrilled with the wonderful write up of her experience with our Hong Kong food guide Mel. You can read all about it HERE.

hong kong fod tour with this girl abroad

Be sure to check out the rest of her Hong Kong food blog for more great tips on where to find the best Hong Kong food.

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When we take you on a Hong Kong food tour, we want to introduce you to Hong Kong's most delicious local food. We think it is much nicer to share the food with friends than eating alone!

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)came with us on a tour! We had a fun crowd of 30 students in total and plenty of food to share!

Because most of the Michelin star restaurants that we take you too on our Hong Kong foodie tasting tour are small family restaurants, we ended up having a part of the restaurants just for ourselves.

try the local delicacies on a hong kong food tour

We then visited the local wet market and the students were quick to buy some fresh fruits for themselves.

some delicious fruit for a hong kong foodie

When you book Hong Kong culinary tours with us, we not only take you on a tasting  journey across Hong Kong, we also talk about anything food related.

For example, you will learn why some bird's nests are red and what fish maw is used for.

Your Hong Kong food tour is full of information on traditional Chinese medicine. Your Hong Kong food guide will also tell you why this huge mushroom is called the "Mushroom of immortality". Our Hong Kong culinary tours are available as small group tours and as private food tours Hong Kong.

find curious dried food on hong kong foodie tasting tours

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